Małgorzata (Polish pronunciation: [mawɡɔˈʐata]) is a common Polish female given name derived through Latin Margarita from Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs), meaning "pearl". It is equivalent to the English "Margaret". Its diminutive forms include Małgośka, Małgosia, Gosia, Gośka, Gosieńka, Gosiunia.
Gender | female |
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Origin | |
Word/name | Greek |
Meaning | Pearl |
Region of origin | Poland |
Other names | |
Related names | Margaret |
Name days
editIndividuals named Małgorzata celebrate their name day the day closest after their birthday. List of name days for the name Małgorzata:
- January 12, 18
- February 22
- March 25
- April 10, 13
- May 27
- June 10
- July 13, 20
- August 27
- October 14, 17
- November 2, 16
- December 30
People and characters with the name Małgorzata
edit- Gosia Andrzejewicz (born 1984), Polish singer
- Małgorzata Dąbrowska (born 1956), Polish historian
- Małgorzata Dydek (1974-2011), Polish professional basketball player
- Małgorzata Foremniak (born 1967), Polish actress
- Małgorzata Gebel (born 1955), Polish actress
- Małgorzata Grajcar, Polish former competitive ice dancer
- Margret Grebowicz (born 1973) Polish philosopher, author, and former jazz vocalist
- Małgorzata Jasińska (born 1984), Polish racing cyclist
- Małgorzata Kalinowska-Iszkowska (born 1946), Polish computer scientist, educator, and activist
- Małgorzata Kożuchowska (born 1971), Polish actress
- Malgorzata Lamacz (1949-2017), American human sexuality researcher
- Goshka Macuga (born 1967), Polish-born artist
- Małgorzata Mirga-Tas (born 1978), Polish-Romani artist
- Małgorzata Omilanowska (born 1960), Polish art historian and politician
- Małgorzata Pritulak (born 1947), Polish theatre and film actress
- Małgorzata Rożniecka (born 1978), Polish model and beauty queen, winner of Miss International 2001
- Małgorzata Szejnert (born 1936), Polish writer and journalist
- Małgorzata Szewczyk (1828-1905), Polish nun
- Małgorzata Tusk (born 1957), Polish historian, wife of politician Donald Tusk
- Małgorzata Uściłowska (born 1987), better known by her stage name Lanberry, Polish singer and song-writer
- Małgorzata Wypych, Polish politician
- Małgorzata Wysocka (born 1979), Polish road cyclist
- Małgorzata Zwierzchowska (1961-2013), Polish singer and flautist
- Gosia Rdest (born 1993), Polish racing driver and businesswoman
- Gosia Dobrowolska (born 1958), Polish-born Australian actress